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Intracranial hemorrhage in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation therapy
We investigated the frequency and characteristics of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), the factors associated with the risk of ICH, and outcomes post-ICH overall and by randomized treatment. We identified patients with ICH from the overall trial population enrolled in the Apixaban for Reduction in Stroke and Other Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation trial who received ≥1 dose of the study drug (n = 18 140). ICH was adjudicated by a central committee. Cox regression models were used to identify factors associated with ICH. ICH occurred in 174 patients; most ICH events were spontaneous (71.7%) versus traumatic (28.3...
Source: Blood - June 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Lopes, R. D., Guimaraes, P. O., Kolls, B. J., Wojdyla, D. M., Bushnell, C. D., Hanna, M., Easton, J. D., Thomas, L., Wallentin, L., Al-Khatib, S. M., Held, C., Gabriel Melo de Barros e Silva, P., Alexander, J. H., Granger, C. B., Diener, H.-C. Tags: Free Research Articles, Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Clinical Trials and Observations Source Type: research

Prospective Study of Apixaban for Primary Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Multiple Myeloma Receiving Immunomodulatory Therapy
ConclusionsIn this pilot study of 50 patients, low-dose apixaban was safe and well tolerated as thromboprophylaxis for patients with MM receiving IMiDs. No patients experienced VTE, major hemorrhage, stroke, or MI. Further randomized studies are needed to validate apixaban as a standard primary prevention anti-thrombotic strategy for patients with MM receiving IMiDs.DisclosuresMoslehi: Bristol-Myers Squibb: Consultancy, Research Funding. Jagasia: Incyte Corporation: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Cornell, R. F., Goldhaber, S. Z., Engelhardt, B. G., Moslehi, J., Jagasia, M., Patton, D., Harrell, S. L., Hall, R. L., Wyatt, H., Piazza, G. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy: Poster I Source Type: research

A Study of Haemostatic Parameters in Patients with Philadelphia-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. Correlation with, Clinical, Laboratory, Molecular, and Treatment Characteristics
DiscussionGlobal assays such as thromboelastography are more useful than conventional hemostatic laboratory tests in depicting the hypercoagulable state in MPN. They may be useful in combination with other parameters such as the mutational status in identifying patients with MPN at higher risk for thrombosis and guide clinicians for the type of treatment (both cytoreductive and anticoagulants). Tests of platelet function assessment may help the clinicians adjust the type and dose of antiplatelet therapy.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Giannakopoulou, N., Politou, M., Diamantopoulos, P. T., Korakakis, D., Efstathopoulou, M., Kassi, T., Kontandreopoulou, C.-N., Zoi, K., Giannopoulos, A., Dimou, M., Panayiotidis, P., Viniou, N.-A. Tags: 634. Myeloproliferative Syndromes: Clinical: Poster III Source Type: research

Treatment Failure in Patients Receiving Direct Oral Anticoagulants: Clinical Management and Outcomes from a Single-Center Review of 59 Consecutive Patients
In this study, we sought to characterise DOAC treatment failures in our institution, and to rationalise the subsequent anticoagulation strategies in this setting. All VTE patients starting a DOAC at our centre are followed in a consultant-led clinic. Cases of suspected treatment failure are also referred from other specialities and primary care. Between September 2014 and May 2018, we identified 59 consecutive patients (male/female: 34/25) in whom a DOAC treatment failure was diagnosed, including non-resolution of the presenting complaint, and recurrence of or a new thrombotic event. Patient mean age at DOAC initiation was...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: McIlroy, G., Smith, N., Lokare, A., Beale, K., Kartsios, C. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy Source Type: research